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The Realme GT 7 Pro's screen.

I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff

I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected.
The back of the Realme GT 7 Pro.

A new update fixes the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s overheating issues — or does it?

Comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processors.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek Dimensity 9400: the race is on

A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Qualcomm just made the future of smartphone cameras a lot more exciting

The Surface Laptop 7th Edition on a white table.

Arm threatens to cancel Qualcomm’s chip design license

Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s new name is a big deal. But does it really matter?

Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite automotive platforms

Qualcomm wants to power your next car with the Snapdragon Cockpit and Ride Elite platforms

Side by side comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: a huge leap forward

Official rendering of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip, and it’s a big deal

Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm counters Intel about its performance claims

Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions

An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

AMD and Intel have formed a coalition to fight off Qualcomm

A Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound logo seen on a box.

What is Snapdragon Sound? Qualcomm’s wireless audio brand fully explained

Bluetooth audio can be confusing at the best of times. Qualcomm hopes to simplify it with Snapdragon Sound. But does it actually make things easier?
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown

Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all

Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape.
The Surface Pro 11 on a brown table.

Qualcomm is hitting Apple where it hurts the most

Qualcomm is already back with a new Snapdragon X CPU, and the chip massively undercuts the competition from Apple.
A rendered image showing a phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor.

This new Snapdragon chip will transform AI on cheaper phones

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 puts the emphasis on AI performance and better efficiency, and it will be available in a new phone very soon.
Man wearing KEF Mu7 wireless noise-canceling headphones.

AptX Adaptive vs. aptX HD vs. LDAC: Which Bluetooth codec is the best?

If sound quality, latency, and battery power are important to you, here's what you need to know.
An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

Laptops are compromising for AI, and we have nothing to show for it

Dedicated AI processors are now a mainstay in laptops, despite the fact that there isn't much of a use for them right now.
AptX Adaptive active on the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

What is aptX? Cutting through the clutter of Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codecs

The world of Bluetooth codecs can be a swamp of confusing technical jargon, especially when it comes to Qualcomm's aptX family. Here's what you need to know.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Snapdragon X PCs may get even more enticing next year

Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon X chips will be coming to more affordable PCs next year, with prices as low as $700.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 silicon inside a phone.

Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip will make cheap 5G phones better than ever

Qualcomm just announced a new smartphone chip. It's called the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, and it should make 5G phones more accessible than ever before.
The back of the Redmagic 9S Pro.

There’s an unheard-of processor inside this fun gaming phone

The Redmagic 9S Pro has a version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside that we've never heard of before.
Android logo on a smartphone.

Android updates are about to get a lot easier

Android updates may get easier as soon as this year as Qualcomm prepares to announce code optimization to help reduce software fragmentation.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung may do something unheard of with the Galaxy S25

A new rumor says Samsung could make a huge hardware change on its upcoming Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

These new chips could be good news for Copilot+ PCs

Although Copilot+ PCs based on Arm appear to have had a rocky start, it seems we haven't seen everything yet.
Gaming on a laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip

3 important ways gaming on Arm PCs just got better

Arm PCs have yet to conquer consumers who use Windows for gaming, but Microsoft is confident in their potential.
The two sizes of the Galaxy Book4 Edge on a table.

The best Copilot+ laptops that you can buy now

The Windows ecosystem just launched a bunch of zippy new laptops. Here are the best of them that we've seen so far.
A photo of a laptop with the Snapdragon X Plus CPU.

No, an old iPhone won’t beat the Snapdragon X Elite

One Reddit user received a Snapdragon X Elite laptop early, and the initial benchmarks don't look promising.
The back of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The Xiaomi 15 could start a new generation of Android phones

The Xiaomi 15 may launch before the end of the year. When it arrives, it could be one of the first phones to include Qualcomm's next Snapdragon mobile chip.
Poster with the MediaTek logo in orange.

PCs are about to be flooded with new chip competition

MediaTek is reportedly developing a new chip designed for Microsoft Windows that focuses on AI capabilities.
The new Surface Pro on a table.

Microsoft is already backing down on its most controversial AI feature

Microsoft is making some big changes to its Recall feature in Copilot+ PCs, even before they've officially released.
Justin Long sits with a MacBook and drinks tea.

The Mac vs. PC war just took an unexpected turn

Qualcomm has declared war on Apple with a simple 30-second video showing Justin Long betraying his once-beloved MacBook.
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm is invading PCs, and says it’s ‘not going anywhere’

Qualcomm is making it clear that the Snapdragon X Elite isn't just a flash in the pan in the world of PCs.